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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.04, 3,204.14 and 1,538.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.04, 3,204.14 and 1,538.16 is: 2,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.04 : 3,204.14 = 1,538.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.04/3,204.14 = 1,538.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.04x = 3,204.14 × 1,538.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.04x = 4,928,479.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,479.98/2,323.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.56

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